Rhine Route
Overview
Intro
The Rhine Route follows the Alpine river from mountain source to the large Rhine port at Basel. A vastly varied trip through diverse landscapes hewn by the mighty river over the ages.
Diversion, Ermatingen-Triboltingen
The route is being diverted. Please follow the local signposts. See map for details.
Description
This route follows the Alpine river from its source to Basel and, as a Euro Cycle Route, in fact right up to the North Sea. In Switzerland – after a chal-lenging initial stage between Andermatt and Disentis – the Rhine Route leads you through a diverse range of landscapes and cultures; past the wild gorge of the Upper Rhine to Chur, the oldest city in Switzerland and then on through the wine-growing region of the Graubünden and the Rhine valley to the largest freshwater delta in Europe which opens into Lake Constance. On the section up to Basel, time and again the enchanting “Waterway” will tempt you to take the plunge into the refreshing waters.
Highlights
- Oberalp Pass, hike to the source of the Rhine at Tomasee
- Versam, “Il Spir” viewing platform high above the “Grand Canyon of Switzerland”
- Jenins, eating and drinking in the Weinstube Alter Torkel
- Schaffhausen, Munot fortification, the symbol of the city
- Augst, Roman town of Augusta Raurica
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
Start location |
Andermatt
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Destination |
Basel
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Direction |
One way
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Ascent |
3500 m
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Descent |
4700 m
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Distance |
435 km
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Distance on tarred ways |
372 km
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Distance on natural surface |
63 km
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Multiday route |
10 days
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Physical requirements |
Medium
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Elevation profile |
3500Meter ascents 4700Meter descents Show elevation profile |
Theme |
Along Water, Over a pass, Through a gorge
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Category |
Adventure, Nature
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Signalization |
Signalisation in both directions
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More information | https://www.schweizmobil.ch/en/veloland/route2 |
Quick Facts
Route number
Stages: 9